an iced down cooler or possibly cones and a scoop. Call ahead. The UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab has open tours on Friday from 2-4pm (call ahead). There is a tidepool and aquariums if you find yourself in that part of the county.

and vegetables. Here’s a link to UC Davis's farmer’s market locator site. They’ll fill you in on locations, times and what’s in season. Link: http://farmersmarket.ucdavis.edu/docs/regions.html

Noir production. Pinot Noir is genetically unstable, and it mutates on its own, let alone with some assistance. The original “species garden” (long before they were called “clones”) was planted by UC Davis...

Thanks so much for this post and the useful information following. I’m bookmarking the UC Davis site. This is one more good reason to buy products from responsible, reliable sources and know the history of our food.

"...to the scientists at UC Davis..." Don’t forget the artisans in the barrel rooms coming out of CSUF, aka Fresno State.

this from the uc/davis folks a quick but thorough primer: http://cecalaveras.ucdavis.edu/garlic.htm to me, it is just easy to do garlic in oil by heating it on the stove, then taking the garlic out. i use it up, or pop it in the...

(Sat. PM) — http://www.cavwinebar.com/ If you don’t mind driving . . . UC Davis Extension offers weekend classes —...

4 minutes, as recommended for “super sweet” corn by UC Davis. And the “mush” is from cutting the through the middle of the rows.

If you are looking for a wine-related gift item, I would strongly recommend the UC Davis Tasting “Wheels,” created by Ann C Nobel. They are available by mail from the UC Davis bookstore, and you can get volume...

mildew – which was plaguing the region. Durif was the result. UC Davis has done DNA research to the clones found and called PS in California, and Durif is the grape that is most identified as PS. There used to be a...

, visit Morgan Creek Winery while you’re there. Amazingly well-equipped winery whose owner studied at UC-Davis. Very friendly and loads of fun. Call (205)672-9840 for hours and other info.

will find things, that others cannot. Some will taste blackberry, while another might think of raspberry. Get a UC Davis (Ann C Noble’s production) flavor wheel. Some wine shops (and wineries) sell them. I buy them in bulk...

Interesting about wine classes — I thought they would only be at UC Davis or something like that. I will look into it. Thanks, Melanie, and also, if you have any books to recommend that might help me too. Thanks for putting...

a partner in the wine concept Sauvignon Republic Cellars along with fellow talented chef Mr. John Ash, Mr.Paul Dolan the organic and biodynamic winemaker and Mr. John Buechsenstein the talented winemaker and teacher at...

stayed at the Sandman Suites of Davie, 1160 Davie St, West End Vancouver. It had a kitchen where we made our own breakfast. Sat lunch: La Crepe Bretonne 795 Jervis St, Downtown 604-608-1266 This place was packed, service was slow...